University of Illinois Extension - Livingston, McLean, and Woodford Counties
Recruitment began on January 17, 2025 and the job listing expires on January 28, 2025.
Full-Time Job Exploring General Business & Beyond
Work as a team member with all Extension staff in responding to local requests for information and assisting with program delivery support.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Identifies critical priority needs and issues, with the assistance of other staff, to be addressed through 4-H programs.
* Facilitates the planning of educational activities in an assigned area in conjunction with other staff and volunteers.
* Oversee daily management of 4-H Community Clubs and SPIN clubs (including annual club fiscal audits), youth member enrollment, and lead volunteer management (recruitment, retention, and recognition).
* Oversee background screenings of 4-H volunteers with clerical assistance.
* Assist Educator in 4-H educational programs/curriculum workshops as requested.
* Oversee the Zuites system for youth enrollment and fee system.
* Coordinate 4-H records training, 4-H records judging, and 4-H recognition activities with volunteers.
* Cross-trains with other Unit 4-H EPCs to become familiar with all aspects of the Unit 4-H Team.
* Assists with the development of marketing plans and goals to recruit participants for educational activities.
* Develops advertising and publicity for the activities in conjunction with the Publicity and Promotion Specialist.
* Develops plans to involve volunteers in specific educational activities, which includes recruitment.
* Networks and/or collaborates with appropriate designated community organizations and groups with the 4-H YD Educator.
* Coordinates the logistics and activities for specific program-related tasks, such as travel arrangements, food, equipment, facilities, and other supplies.
* Assists in formulating and ensuring the implementation of standard operating procedures for program activities, including guidelines to ensure the safety and welfare of participants.
* Disseminates educational information provided by Extension professionals.
* Assists the 4-H YD Educator in evaluating program activities, developing impact statements, and recommending continuation, modification, or discontinuance of the program.
* Works with staff and volunteers to collect, process, and maintain program records and data.
* In conjunction with the 4-H YD Educator, prepares program reports.
* Submits contact reports monthly.
* Assists the 4-H Educator with the development and maintenance of financial support (i.e., grant writing and fundraising) for the conduct of the program activity.
* Complies with all Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work; assists Unit staff with data collection for Affirmative Action, Gender, and Targeted reports.
Other Duties:
* Participates in staff development and professional development opportunities.
* Performs other duties as assigned by the County Extension Director and 4-H Youth Development Educator.
Additional Physical Demands: This full-time, 12-month position in the Woodford County office is available contingent upon annual funding. To perform the functions of this position, the employee will be required to perform work both within an office and outside in the communities that are served, and must have the capability to travel from one location to the other in a timely fashion. Employee is responsible for securing personal transportation. A valid driver’s license is preferred. Some work will be required during evenings and/or weekends. When working, the employee may be exposed to a variety of environmental factors including, but not limited to, hot or cold weather, exposure to noise and allergens, and uneven ground. In performing the functions of this position, the employee may be subjected to various mental and physical demands including, but not limited to, independently traveling to and performing work at different locations, lifting and moving items that may occasionally weigh up to forty (40) pounds and frequently weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, and twisting, pushing and pulling movements.
Minimum Qualifications:
* High school graduation or GED.
* Any one or any combination that equals four (4) years/48 months of responsible volunteer or professional work experience in coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities.
* Volunteer/work experience coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities.
* College coursework in any field of study.
* 60 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months).
* 90 semester hours equals three (3) years (36 months).
* 120 semester hours or more equals four (4) years (48 months).
Specialty Factors:
Demonstrated experience in volunteer management, working with youth audiences, and/or developing youth programming.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Skills in communicating and collaborating with diverse audiences (ethnicity, socioeconomic, ages).
* Ability to work effectively with others individually and in groups.
* Ability to operate computer systems.
* Attention to detail and prioritize tasks. Ability to multi-task.
Appointment Information: This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0929 – Extension Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. The salary for this position is set by a collective bargaining agreement and the salary for the position is set at $43,000.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information: Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on January 24, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact kbuckley@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
Out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.
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